Gestational Diabetes

Losing weight?

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WJAI wrote:

Started my gd diet last Monday. I was at 123 than. I am now 121. A week later. Is this a common thing? I don’t think it’s ok that I’m losing weight. I’ve gained only 13 lbs this pregnancy and just lost 2.

I was around 118-119 when I got diagnosed at 28 weeks. Was 101 pre-pregnancy. Dropped down to just under 116. At 36+4 today and am at 117. Doc hasn’t said anything to me about it yet (have next appointment tomorrow so we will see if that changes). But it’ll probably only get worse the bigger baby gets. I’m a petite person already and trying to eat lately to keep numbers level has definitely been a chore...

I’ve lost 7lbs since I got diagnosed. So I’ve only gain 11lbs since the beginning of my pregnancy, I’m 32weeks today. My OB said that I’m growing the way I should where it counts so she’s not concerned with the weight loss.

I have the opposite problem. I have gained double the weight I am suppose to at this point... 19 lbs and I am only 19 weeks pregnant. I find the GD diet to be fattier than my normal diet, in addition my doctor has said that insulin can cause weight gain (I have been taking night insulin for about 10 weeks). I am trying to workout more, but it's hard being the mom of a toddler and working full time- while also managing a high maintenance pregnancy.

I gave birth at 37 weeks and was only one pound over my pre-pregnancy weight. Eating better, drinking more water, and being more active did it. My endo and midwives were fine with it. As long as baby is healthy and measuring on target, there’s no reason to worry.

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